mgacsf scholarships

The MGACSF

The Metropolitan Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Fund (MGACSF), formerly called the Westchester Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Fund, Inc. (WGACSF), is a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational, nonprofit organization, that provides financial need-based scholarships to caddies and others who work in service to golf at local participating golf and country clubs throughout the following counties: Fairfield (CT), Bronx, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester (NY) Counties. It was founded in 1956 by renowned amateur golfer Willie Turnesa and his good friend Udo Reinach. Today, the Fund awards an average of 250 scholars a year, representing an annual one-year tuition commitment of $1.0 million. The MGA Caddie Scholarship Fund is one of the largest organizations of its kind in the country.

Our Scholarships

Since 1956, the CSF has made it a mission to never turn away a caddie in need. For over 65 years, we have stuck to that mission offering college scholarships to eligible candidates of the MGACSF. A candidate must have completed a minimum of two seasons in “service to golf” at a Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) member club. “Service to golf” includes caddieing, work in the golf shop, bag room, on the practice range and golf course superintendent’s crew.

Jay Mottola Scholarship

The Jay Mottola Scholarship (JMS) is a significant scholarship, available for four years of undergraduate study. The JMS celebrates the longtime MGA executive director as well as his contributions and support of the game on all levels. Click Here!

Endowed and Named Scholarships

Endowed and named scholarship funds provide additional opportunities for aid. These special scholarships are awarded according to guidelines established by the donor. Some are for specific fields of study, or for caddies from specific clubs, and some are awarded above and beyond the general MGACSF scholarship.